title: Thoracic applications of dual-source CT technology.
abstract: Among the various imaging modalities available, CT has remained over time the core imaging technique for the evaluation of respiratory disorders. The recent advent of dual-source CT offers innovative approaches to investigate thoracic diseases, based on the use of one or two tubes as well as single or dual energy to scan the entire thorax. Two major options can be used in clinical practice with promising results. Dual source, single-energy scanning allows scanning of the entire thorax with ultra-high temporal resolution which opens the field of integrated cardiothoracic imaging without ECG gating as well as optimized evaluation of pediatric and adult patients with limited ability to cooperate. Dual-source, dual-energy acquisitions represent another very innovative means of investigating respiratory disorders, adding tissue characterization and functional analysis to morphological evaluation. The purpose of this review article is to provide results on preliminary experiences with the above-mentioned scanning conditions with dual-source CT and to envisage potential forthcoming applications in the field of thoracic imaging.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Imaging, Hospital Calmette, University Center of Lille, Boulevard Jules Leclercq, 59037 Lille Cedex, France.
authors.forename: Kahimano
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Boroto
authors.forename: Martine
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Remy-Jardin
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Flohr
authors.forename: Jean-Baptiste
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Faivre
authors.forename: Vittorio
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pansini
authors.forename: Nunzia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tacelli
authors.forename: Bernhard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Schmidt
authors.forename: Andrei
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gorgos
authors.forename: Jacques
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Remy
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*